For Bai Qi, 20 million dollars was more tangible than having priority in exploring the Secret Realm Tower.
After all, considering his current strength, he couldn't go to particularly high-level Secret Realm Towers. So, it would be better to use this 20 million dollars to buy some Nutrient Solution, and then make Alpha evolve several times.
Wait, he was a millionaire now, he should buy higher-level supplements.
"20 million dollars should be transferred to your card by tomorrow. Remember to give your card number to my secretary when you go to pick up your documents later," said Qin Jiang.
"By the way, you are still a student at Star Mechanics Academy, aren't you? If you don't want to affect your studies, it is best not to disclose the information about your participation in the special talent training program."
Qin Jiang continued: "After all, there aren't many people in the whole Federation who participate in this program."
Bai Qi nodded. If people knew that he, too, participated in the program where Legendary Celestial Brilliance once participated, he would probably make the headlines that day, not the next.
He didn't want to be watched by paparazzi all day, for then, how could he make his pet beast evolve?
"Oh, right, I almost forgot about this."
Qin Jiang seemed to suddenly remember something, "No one knows about your disappearance today, so keep it quiet for now. After the practice, I will include you in the list of those who passed the assessment, and you can continue with the challenges."
"It's a pity that the level of your beast is still a little low, otherwise you could have done a few more challenges and other Beast Masters from other cities would not benefit from the first completion reward."
"First completion reward?"
Bai Qi's ears perked up instantly, "Is there a first completion reward for this Secret Realm Tower?"
Qin Jiang nodded, saying, "The Lamentation Tower has never been exploited before. Based on past experience, the first person to pass it will receive a unique reward. What it is, I can't say for now."
"Epic treasures, skill legacy stones, special equipment, or even directly inheriting this Secret Realm Tower are all possibilities."
"However, it's a pity that each city can only independently develop newly discovered Secret Realm Towers for one month. After one month, it will open to the entire Federation, and then the talented Beast Masters from the neighboring cities will certainly come to challenge it."
Inherit the Secret Realm Tower?
Bai Qi wiped the saliva at the corner of his mouth and suddenly felt an urge to go back and challenge it right away.
"Now, less than a month is left. Try to raise your level as much as you can and climb as many floors as possible."
Observing Qin Jiang's demeanor, Bai Qi couldn't help but feel an urge to comment in his heart.
A trial Secret Realm Tower targeting Apprentice Beast Masters, yet he didn't even have confidence for him to have one month to gear up.
Who were you underestimating?
20 million Federation Coins and Evolution Egg, Bai Qi didn't want to target anyone, he just wanted to say one thing.
Everyone present here was garbage.
"Alright, I need to go back and check out the situation of the practice field. You should go back and rest for a while," Qin Jiang said.
Looking at the sky, he summoned the golden array again, "Also, after you get the Association's certificate, you can log in to the Association's internal website to purchase materials. It is much cheaper than outside, and you get a substantial discount once your quota is confirmed."
Discounts as well?
Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, the treatment for insiders was exceptional.
A flash of golden light passed and Qin Jiang disappeared. The secretary, who had been waiting for a while, brought Bai Qi's certificate.
"Mr. Bai Qi, you are now a member of the Beast Master Association. From now on, you can use the training grounds of the Association branch in any city for free with this certificate. There are other benefits that I won't go into details about now, but I hope you can keep this certificate safe."
Free use of training ground?
Wow, that's a big saving.
Bai Qi took the certificate, looked at the six disparate towers on the cover, nodded, and said, "All right, thank you for your work."
The secretary smiled, then took Bai Qi to register his payment card number, and took Bai Qi home by car.
"Mr. Bai Qi, someone will come to pick you up and take you to the Undead Hill in three days, and you might need to pretend to enter for the first time then."
"Understood."
After watching the secretary leave, Bai Qi rushed back home impatiently, opened the exclusive website of the Beast Master Association, entered his ID, and a series of dazzling products appeared in front of Bai Qi.
"Nutrient Solution - 50 Federation Coins. Damn, it's literally half the price compared to outside. The marketplace is truly full of cheats."
"Crying Ramen - 500 Federation Coins. This flavor is quite distinctive for the potion master."
"Strength Spinach - 2000 Federation Coins. Enhances body constitution. But I'm allergic to spinach, so, never mind."
"Deathly Beans - 10000 Federation Coins. Wow, these have strong effects. Wait, you can't move for one whole day after consuming them? Never mind."
"God's Water - 20000 Federation Coins. It can permanently restore and enhance the body constitution and spirit of the consumer. This is quite good."
...
After looking for a while, Bai Qi roughly selected a few new supplements. He wanted to take a look if there were any materials for Alpha, but seeing the heart-wrenching balance in the card, he closed the website silently.
"Hang in there. I can make a big purchase after the funds come in tomorrow. It's like what President Qin said, there are extra discounts for special talents, so I have to wait for a couple more days."
Being unable to spend money despite having it, Bai Qi felt itchy inside. He could only distract himself by doing other things for the time being.
I will have 20 million tomorrow, so I don't need to have these compressed food pills anymore. Neither does Alpha. I'll save them for Husky as food.
Thinking of this, Bai Qi fumbled a little bit in his backpack, and threw the compressed food pills to Husky with disdain.
Pant?
(Can I eat this?).
Husky carefully sniffed the compressed food pill and swallowed it down after confirming that it was safe.
Ah!
The moment Husky swallowed the compressed food pill, its face turned green. It threw up the food pill and kicked it twice in disgust.
Even a dog wouldn't eat these compressed food pills!
Wait, it's a wolf.
Bai Qi muttered to himself, and then took the rewards from his challenge in the Lamentation Tower towards his bedroom.
Initially, he planned to convert these gains into funds to use the Evolution Egg for Alpha. Now that the money problem was resolved, he decided not to keep these things and use them to enhance Alpha's strength, which was the best deal.
He remembered what President Qin mentioned about the first completion reward. The priority was to improve Alpha's strength, and then pass all the levels as soon as possible.
Even if he couldn't inherit the Secret Realm Tower directly, getting Epic materials or treasures would be great.
What made Bai Qi so confident?
Although there wasn't much evidence, Bai Qi had a strong intuition.
Alpha was about to evolve again.